2017 WOLF RIVER RAFT RACE:I am sorry to announce that we will no longer be continuing to hold the Wolf River Raft Race. This was a hard decision for all of us. We would like to keep some options open to continue to be able to donate to cancer research. We will continue to hold meat raffles, and some basket raffles, throughout the year. We will also keep the Thrivent Choice Dollars Program open, and anyone still wanting to make contributions can do so through the paypal account on our website. At the end of each year, we will still donate all funds from the year to cancer research. Thank you to all for your participation and contributions throughout the last six years.

Thank you to all our sponsors, participants, and volunteers for the 2016 Wolf River Raft Race! Without you, we could not have made this event a success.

On December 12, 2010, Kari Deimer passed away at the age of 31 after a short and intense battle with Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).

Before her symptoms began during summer and her October diagnosis, Kari led a vibrant and full life, embracing every opportunity to connect with her family and friends and serve others.

Kari graduated from St. Mary's Grade School, Hortonville High School Class of 1997 and UW-Oshkosh in 2004. She served in the Army National Guard for thirteen years, most recently as Captain and Company Commander for Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) 132nd Brigade Support Battalion. She was also employed as a graphic designer for Community First Credit Union.

Kari’s cancer was rare and aggressive and while it weakened her body, her spirit remained positive throughout her treatment. This event is a tribute to Kari’s fun and fighting spirit, to raise funds to benefit the important work of the American Cancer Society in Kari’s memory.

The Kari Deimer Answer to Cancer Corp. is a 501(c)3.Your donations may be tax deductible.

Welcome!

Participants embark from Damn Yankees for the 11.5 mile race to the finish.

The Wolf River Raft Race is a cancer research benefit held at New London, WI each year. The 2016 race began up river at Damn Yankees where kayaks and canoes launched at 9:30am. Everyone else started at Volz's Landing in New London at 10:30am. The first contestants reached the finish at The Water Supper Club & Lounge in New London just before noon. Thank you to the public for spectating and participating in the festivities.

At noon the festivities began at The Water Supper Club & Lounge in New London. There were games, food, a raffle, basket drawings, and t-shirts for sale. Spectators watched contestants arrive at the finish line throughout the afternoon.